Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012SF4
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE (except 2-Pot Caliper): REMOVAL; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Immediately after installing the brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.
  • After replacing the front disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:

If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

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7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

NOTICE:

Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side).

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

*a

Protective Tape

9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.

11. REMOVE FRONT DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Remove the front disc.